We had another excellent event on Friday night. Our thanks to our feature Sean Patrick Mulroy! We’re a little backed up on score reporting, so here are the results from our last two slams. Many congratulations to all of the competitors. Both nights.

9/28/12

Name

Total Score

Points Earned

A. Morey

54.8

3

Gabe Moses

54.2

2

Karen G.

52.1

1

10/12/12

Name

Total Score

Points Earned

A. Morey

57.6

6

Marshall

57.0

5

JAWS

56.0

4

Theresa Davis

54.2

3

Puck Wilde

53.7

2

Carly L.

52.6

1

Additionally, Theresa Davis, Gabe Moses, and Karen G. have each received one point for hosting.

This summer, we’re switching it up. We’ll still be holding the regular open mic on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of June and July, but our slams will be a little different. For each slam, bring two poems that fit within the rules of the theme.

Friday, June 6: Cover SlamBring two poems by any poet, dead or alive. The poems cannot be written by you! You do not have to use slam poems–you can use any poet you choose. Judging will be based on the poem and the performance.

Friday, June 22: Iron Poet Slam
Borrowing from a much-loved tradition at the Seattle Poetry Slam, each of the three rounds will have a special challenge. You only need to bring 2 poems, but be prepared! Anything could happen. Judging will be based on the poem, performance, and adherence to the challenge.

Friday, July 13: Sock Puppet Slam
In order to compete in this slam, you must have a decorated sock on one arm. Don’t have any socks? We’ll provide you with a sock and decorations for $5 or less. Don’t want to compete? You can still make a sock puppet, for your own hand’s pleasure. Judging will be based on the poem, performance, and puppet.

Friday, July 27: Box of Doom Slam
Ever wondered what would happen if Lady Gaga was a slam poet? What if “YMCA” was a poem? This slam is for you! You don’t need to bring any poems, because poets will draw poems, songs, and text from the Box of Doom. Poets must perform the poem as if it was their best slam poem. Judging based on performance.

All the slams happen at In Tune Music Studio in Grant Park; free street parking available. Doors open at 7:30pm, the shows begin at 8:00.$5 donation at the door. Money supports the slam team’s trip to compete at the National Poetry Slam in August.

Last night was our final slam of the season. And we chose our 2012-13 Art Amok slam team! It was a wild night. Thanks to everyone who came out. We held a three round slam, and the results are in the following table. Poets highlighted in blue will represent Art Amok in Charlotte, NC come August. Congratulations!

Name

Total Score

Samuel Eddie

86.3

Hillary

85.9

Marshall

85.7

Gabe

85.2

Shyla

84.8

Malika

84.6

Zero

83.8

Theresa Davis

83.7

Oak Morse

27.0

Molly

26.2

Thank you to everyone who came out all season long, and congratulations to our new slam team. Even though no points will be awarded, please come out during the remainder of the spring and the summer for more open mics and slams. Our next one will be on May 11. Same place as always: In Tune Music Studio. See you then!

It’s the last regular slam of the season! This means it’s the last chance to qualify for the Grand Slam on April 27. (See the Standings to check who’s already qualified). We’ll also have our regular open mic–poets, musicians, and comedians welcome. Sign up at the door.

This mic will feature the Emory University Slam Team! The Emory Slam Team is comprised of Elliot Levy, Ashely Bernard, Nabila Lovelace, and Daniel Weingarten, and coached by Art Amok! coach Karen G. The team is on their way to compete at CUPSI, the national college poetry slam, later in the month. Check out team captain and founder Daniel Weingarten:

As usual, we’ll be doing our thing with the open mic and slam. Sign ups for both begin at 7:30pm. Everybody welcome for a 5-minute spot on the open mic… poetry, music, bring it! This is our second-to-last slam. If you’re trying to qualify for the Grand Slam, get yourself over here! You can check where you are in the standings right now, but remember: the standings change with every slam. No spot is guaranteed.

And don’t forget about our feature, CB from Charlotte! CB is a multi-talented artist. His poetry ranges from entertaining to enlightening to downright jaw-dropping, as edgy and somewhat controversial pieces have become his trademark. A competitor in the 2009 Individual World Poetry Slam, his furious and yet fluid style has garnered much attention, yet he has been known to show a softer side as well. Musician, poet, producer, CB does it all and the indications are what we’ve seen is merely a sign of greater things to come. Catch more of him on his website. Here’s a little preview for you:

We had another slam last Friday, February 24. ‘Twas a great slam with a great feature out of Philly, Ms. Wyse. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out and to everyone who slammed. Here are the results:

Thanks to everyone who competed in the Women of the World qualifying slam: Molly Lampton, Theresa Davis, Karen G. and Malika. Congratulations to Hillary Kobernick, the winner of the slam! Our next slam and open mic will be Feb. 24 at In Tune Studio.